Hello to all!
We have been very busy this half term in Year 5 and we have all taken a little while to settle in as there are lots of changes from last year.The children now receive homework every night for both Literacy and Numeracy. I am pleased to say that most children are coping brilliantly with this. The teachers know it isn't easy for all parents to help their children but homework is always based on what we are doing in class. If there are any problems if you could write a short note or let us know and we will spend time with the children to clarify any difficulties they may have.
Spellings are still given weekly and they have their test on Friday so please remind your children or test them if you can.There is also a reading journal the children are beginning to bring home weekly. Even if you could just check the neatness and presentation of the work, it would be much appreciated!
We also started swimming this half term and they seem to love it. Many children have made amazing progress in a very short time so well done! The children are all remembering their kits which is great. They still have P.E in school and this is on a Monday so they need to remember that kit as well. They need a plain white (or school) t-shirt, dark tracksuits bottoms and trainers. A jumper in this cold weather is also required. Children who forget do still have to take part and so may need to wear lost property or spare kits. It is especially important they have a change of clothing as they are getting older now and it is not appropriate to do Games in their school uniform.On the note of school uniform children must wear the correct uniform. Most children are dressed correctly but there are still a few wearing jeans or incorrect coloured trousers. Trainers are only acceptable if they are black.
If you check back, by the end of the week there will be a selection of excellent work the children have been producing. Come into the classroom as there will soon be a collection of children's work and the learning that has been taking place!
In Literacy we wrote our own short story based on the Jamila Gavin book, Grandpa Chatterji. We have carried out a detailed author study so ask your children what they know. I'm sure you will be amazed by some of the facts they have discovered!
Finally a special mention for Doua. Since the beginning of term she has been working so hard and been a real star in class and making a real effort with her homework. Well done!
Miss Sullivan
